Dos Amego’s

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Phil “Murphy” McGrath

Discussion Starter · 12 d ago

Sorry Gentlemen no new pictures on this trip. Wes and I got down to the range for some nice weather shooting and a spectacular lunch as is our tradition. For me it was barrel break in and zero the scope day. This being a full on precision build I wanted to do a proper barrel break in you know the deal shot and clean shot and clean afair, so I can say I’ve actually done it in my lifetime ……

Rifle was bore sighted prior so getting it dialed in was real fast, all centered up in 3rds. I gotta say I was real pleased with myself no waisted ammo and zero frustration. The real big time killer was the shoot and clean, shoot and clean. Shoot, wet patch and soak a few minutes to marinade, dry patch. Rinse and repeat 20 times, this took a couple hours to complete but I did it and lived to tell the tail. Normally I’m a load it up and send it, it is what it is and live with the results.

I gotta tell you this after my go for the “Gold” group that I completely blew chunks on, one wet patch a little time too marinade and two clean dry patches later, clean, clean, clean! Bartline makes one smooth tube!

I have a couple of things to get done before it 100% completed but for the time being it’s good to go.

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JEFFJP_N_JJ

· #2 · 12 d ago

What stock is that Phil? I like it!

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Phil “Murphy” McGrath

Discussion Starter · #3 · 12 d ago

McMillan A4 in GAP camo with adj. cheek.

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JEFFJP_N_JJ

· #4 · 12 d ago

Thanks Phil!

I think I have one here in the box for an M14 but in tan. Love that GAP camo!

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hjh45acp

· #5 · 12 d ago

Outstanding very nice set up.

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XM25Dweeb

· #6 · 12 d ago

Is it rude for me to ask who built this machine for you? I'm in the process of obtaining parts for a new custom Rem. 700 in 308. Once I get the barrel, I'm going to holler at forceman again. This will be my first custom bolt action rifle. I'm super excited about it. Your rig turned out very slick. I really like what you did with this project. I'm thinking about going with the same brand of barrel if I can find one.

Where should I buy my barrel in your opinion? Direct, or from a dealer of some sort? Thanks in advanced and thanks for sharing this new rifle with all of us. Nice work, sir!

nf1e

· #7 · 12 d ago

Well done Phil. Nice to see 1st class all the way to the finish line. Whatta Hobby!

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Redsmoke

· #8 · 11 d ago

XM25Dweeb said:
Where should I buy my barrel in your opinion? Direct, or from a dealer of some sort? Thanks in advanced and thanks for sharing this new rifle with all of us. Nice work, sir!

All of your custom barrel manufacturers are going to have a significant lead time. You can order it yourself and send it to your gunsmith, or your gunsmith can order it himself per your specs. Unless you're doing the work yourself, stocking up on spare barrels, or getting a good deal, just have him order it when you discuss the build. A lot of gunsmiths will have a build/order sheet for you to fill out and specify all the parts/features you want. It's also an excellent idea to call him and discuss the details of your build. Its extremely important both of you are on the same page about everything before you get the ball rolling. Generally he's gonna order everything necessary unless you specify you'll be sending him all or some of the parts.

For what it's worth, I've got a Schneider, Hart, and Bartlein barrel. They're all excellent, I don't think you can go wrong with any of them.

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Phil “Murphy” McGrath

Discussion Starter · #9 · 11 d ago

XM25Dweeb said:
Is it rude for me to ask who built this machine for you? I'm in the process of obtaining parts for a new custom Rem. 700 in 308. Once I get the barrel, I'm going to holler at forceman again. This will be my first custom bolt action rifle. I'm super excited about it. Your rig turned out very slick. I really like what you did with this project. I'm thinking about going with the same brand of barrel if I can find one.

Where should I buy my barrel in your opinion? Direct, or from a dealer of some sort? Thanks in advanced and thanks for sharing this new rifle with all of us. Nice work, sir!

I spect the build then scraped and scrounged all the parts, a buddy handled the barreling for me and I supplied the reamer the rest is just bolt on’s. Like many I buy my barrels from the source that is unless they’re out of stock. When that happens you can either wait it out or go to one of there preferred vendors.

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XM25Dweeb

· #10 · 11 d ago

Phil “Murphy” McGrath said:
I spect the build then scraped and scrounged all the parts, a buddy handled the barreling for me and I supplied the reamer the rest is just bolt on’s. Like many I buy my barrels from the source that is unless they’re out of stock. When that happens you can either wait it out or go to one of there preferred vendors.

Roger that and thanks again for posting your new custom rifle. It's an amazing setup.

03MC11

· #11 · 8 d ago

I would have assumed with today's machinery and processes a barrel needs little to no break in. Technology has come a long way with tolerances and overall finished quality. So in my mind just send it down range. Good write up as it would have been the last thing on my mind to do with a new barrel in today's market. Unfortunately, alot of my break-in experience comes from race engines on dynos where they are run hard, set on kill and on their way to happy customers. 😊

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Phil “Murphy” McGrath

Discussion Starter · #12 · 7 d ago

03MC11 said:
I would have assumed with today's machinery and processes a barrel needs little to no break in. Technology has come a long way with tolerances and overall finished quality. So in my mind just send it down range. Good write up as it would have been the last thing on my mind to do with a new barrel in today's market. Unfortunately, alot of my break-in experience comes from race engines on dynos where they are run hard, set on kill and on their way to happy customers. 😊

Thanks and Im with you, other than it eating up some range time I figured whats it going to hurt? Nothing but now I can check it off the I’ve done it box.

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brianns

· #13 · 7 d ago

03MC11 said:
Unfortunately, alot of my break-in experience comes from race engines on dynos where they are run hard, set on kill and on their way to happy customers. 😊

Maybe 'fortunately'. I'm going to order 'set to kill' on my next engine. Gotta be better than 'stun'.

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03MC11

· #14 · 7 d ago

brianns said:
Maybe 'fortunately'. I'm going to order 'set to kill' on my next engine. Gotta be better than 'stun'.

It's a relatively broad term but once they're under the hatch and the boats wet it's hammers down.

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AMS 41

· #15 · 7 d ago

03MC11 said:
I would have assumed with today's machinery and processes a barrel needs little to no break in. Technology has come a long way with tolerances and overall finished quality. So in my mind just send it down range. Good write up as it would have been the last thing on my mind to do with a new barrel in today's market. Unfortunately, alot of my break-in experience comes from race engines on dynos where they are run hard, set on kill and on their way to happy customers. 😊

I agree. If the rifle is built right run it.. My years of running Stock Cars the engine builder always told me to run it like I stole it. Its built to handle the work, if its going to blow its going to do it it in the first few laps. LOL

Carry On !!

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Redsmoke

· #16 · 5 d ago

03MC11 said:
I would have assumed with today's machinery and processes a barrel needs little to no break in. Technology has come a long way with tolerances and overall finished quality. So in my mind just send it down range. Good write up as it would have been the last thing on my mind to do with a new barrel in today's market. Unfortunately, alot of my break-in experience comes from race engines on dynos where they are run hard, set on kill and on their way to happy customers. 😊

Barrel break in is something you'll never hear a consensus on. There are people who just shoot their rifles and don't worry about it with excellent results and there are others that swear by extremely detailed break in procedures. I've done both and from my experience there's nothing to be gained from an elaborate break in procedure. I think it's one of those things that people really overthink. Some guys with far more experience and knowledge than me will swear by their break-in method, and I've also heard premium barrel makers state it's unnecessary. Do whatever gives you peace of mind in the end.

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Beavis1971

· #17 · 5 d ago

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That is a beautiful rifle Phil! I recently had a couple of custom bolt actions built and I am doing the barrel break in as well. The builder, GA Precision and the barrel maker, Bartlein both have recommendations for barrel break in. Until now, I never bothered. I will say that Bartlein barrels are incredible. Very accurate and clean up easily. I have and will continue to use them on all of my builds (4 now). The pic of the target is during break in. The groups have been tightening up. There are five rounds on the target.

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Redsmoke

· #18 · 5 d ago

Beavis1971 said:
That is a beautiful rifle Phil! I recently had a couple of custom bolt actions built and I am doing the barrel break in as well. The builder, GA Precision and the barrel maker, Bartlein both have recommendations for barrel break in. Until now, I never bothered. I will say that Bartlein barrels are incredible. Very accurate and clean up easily. I have and will continue to use them on all of my builds (4 now). The pic of the target is during break in. The groups have been tightening up. There are five rounds on the target.

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What color of cerakote is that? It matches the stock well.

Beavis1971

· #19 · 5 d ago

Redsmoke said:
What color of cerakote is that? It matches the stock well.

That is Mil Spec Matte OD Green

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